Senior Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

About the role
Steel Reef is seeking a Senior Maintenance & Reliability Engineer for its Calgary office. This role supports the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of Steel Reef's equipment, with a focus on reciprocating compressors, natural gas engines, electric motors and pumps.The successful candidate will provide technical support to field operations and maintenance teams, lead complex troubleshooting and reliability initiatives, and contribute to the ongoing development of Steel Reef's maintenance and asset management strategies. This is an individual contributor role with the opportunity to become a recognized technical expert within Steel Reef, influencing equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and operational performance across the company's asset base.Steel Reef operates a diverse fleet of rotating equipment and supporting infrastructure including Ariel compressors, CAT and Waukesha engines, electric motors, pumps, generators, Solar turbines, and electrical systems. The successful candidate will gain broad exposure to these assets while working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Business Development teams.Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to field operations, maintenance supervisors, and technicians for compressors, engines, pumps, motors, and related equipment.Lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause failure investigations, and reliability improvement initiatives for critical equipment issues.Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, preventative maintenance programs, and asset management practices.Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize operating costs.Develop and maintain compressor performance models and provide technical oversight of equipment performance and operating constraints.Support major maintenance activities, equipment overhauls, shutdowns, and reliability-focused projects.Provide technical oversight for equipment modifications through the Management of Change (MOC) process.Collaborate with Operations, Projects, and Business Development teams to support equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and new project development.Engage with OEMs, vendors, and service providers to resolve technical issues and evaluate improvement opportunities.Promote strong safety, reliability, and risk management practices while mentoring and supporting junior engineers and technical staff.Required Skills, Experience & Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Mechanical Engineering is preferred;
candidates from other engineering disciplines with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with a provincial engineering association.10+ years of practical experience supporting the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of industrial equipment within the oil and gas, midstream, power generation, or related industries.Demonstrated experience with rotating equipment, including reciprocating compressors, natural gas engines, pumps, and electric motors.Experience leading troubleshooting efforts, equipment failure investigations, and root cause analyses.Strong understanding of maintenance and reliability principles, including preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance practices.Experience working with CMMS platforms and maintenance data structures.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage field personnel, vendors, engineers, and leadership teams.Willingness to travel regularly to operating sites, including locations within the United States.Valid driver's license.Why Join our Team
Competitive compensation and bonus programsCompetitive benefit package, including a Flex Spending Account and Savings Plan matchingMonthly phone allowance8 hours of annual paid Volunteer time to support the communities in which we operateTeam building activitiesVarious recognition reward programs including long-term service awards and value-based awardsAbility to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
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